12.02.2012

A Homespun Christmas/Vignettes and Mantels Party

I can't believe it is already the first of December and time to get this party started. I am thrilled to be kicking it off with vignettes and mantels. Just a few days ago I was drowning in Christmas bins and boxes everywhere. I didn't even use a third of that stuff. I think it is time to start cleaning out.

I am going to start with the vignette I created on the antique chest in this little hallway and on the plate shelf. My mantel is really very basic this year and I will share it soon.

I used everything I had on hand except I bought a few new very cheap basic bottle brush trees. The larger ones are vintage that I purchased last year.

I used these little figures from days gone by last year on my mantel and thought they would be fun to use in a different setting this year. A little batting for snow and we have a winter wonderland. Well, almost.

I bought this little lighted house years ago and can't believe the light bulb hasn't burned out yet.

I just added vintage and new bottle brush trees among the ironstone on the plate shelf.

You are more than welcome to display this button, but it does not have a code box so you will need to add a link, too. Thanks.

Thanks for joining the party and be sure and join the rest of these fabulous hostesses.

Kim, I love your display on your hutch! The trees in the white ironstone look awesome. I saw some at Walmart today for a dollar, I may have to go back! Thanks for hosting this party on a Saturday night!

Hi Kimmie! Oh, what a darling winter vignette you've put together. Those little figurines are so sweet. I'm so excited about your party and am going to put the button on my blog!Be a sweetie and thanks for hosting,shelia ;)

Just lovely, Kim. I love those figures and remember them on your mantel last year ~ I loved them then. What a great find they were. The bottle brush trees are a nice touch to your shelf with the ironstone. I also added some into my whites cabinet. I love how the green of the trees and my white pieces look together. Thanks for hosting. I'll link up on Monday.

Kim,What an adorable hutch! It is such a calm and tranquil hue, I LOVE it with your white ironstone collection! The expressions on the faces of the children in your vignette are charming and capture the essence of Christmas seen through the eyes of a child!The vintage and bottle brush trees make a winterland pop of Holiday color to your display! Thank you for hosting the "kick~off" to A Homespun Christmas!Fondly,Pat

Thanks for hosting, Kim. After a full day of cleaning floors and decorating I am glad to sit back and visit lots of links. The majority of our Christmas decor is finished, but I ran out of daylight for the rest of the photos. I shared some vignettes that are throughout our home in the Homespun Christmas party today.

Hi Kim! Thanks for sharing your plate shelf and dresser vignettes with us. I love the little reindeer, I think it's my favorite. You make it look so effortless, changing things up from year to year. It's something I really struggle with. I'm still working on my mantel, but hope to have something to link up tomorrow. There are already so many, many beautiful mantels and vignettes linked up! Thanks for hosting and have a great weekend.Debbie

Hi Kim,I too can't believe it's Dec. already. I love your Winter Wonderland vignette. Bottle brush trees are one of my favorite Christmas items. I have a set of three houses like that. I want to put them in my living room. Even though I am pretty much finished decorating I have not been able to find that container. Guess I'll give it one more look see tomorrow. Thanks for this fun Christmas party.Hugs,Jann

Hey my friend,You were on my mind today for some reason. :) I am using the bottle brushes in my breakfast room hutch this year. I think they are charming. Your little hutch is just beautiful. I haven;t photographed my mantle yet. Hoping to do so tomorrow and then I can hook up with your party. Better late than never huh? :)

Me and Suzy at Worthing Court just made reservations for 4 days in Atlanta in January for the gift mart. I so hop we can all get together and have dinner while there. xxoo

It's adorable!! The tree on the left side (beside the house) looks like an old candle that I had for years. Sadly it melted one summer while in storage. I love your watermarks new "font too"...sounds like fondu!! I love that too.

What a sweet vignette on your antique chest. The sweet faces on the figures are darling. I like the trees mixed with your ironstone pieces. The vintage ones are great- but not as plentiful as the les expensive ones we can readily get! I'm finally joining one of your parties- thanks for hosting!

Kim, I love your vintage vignette. Your figurines are precious ... love the snow ... and, the trees are such a great touch to your shelves (love how you placed one in the pitcher). Thanks so much for hosting! Happy Holidays!

I love your Christmas kids! Such a sweet display! And of course, I love your cute shelf and ironstone! Thanks for hosting such a wonderful party and also big thanks for such nice words left for me. Glad that the link worked to navigate over to your place!

Bottle brush trees are so versatile for holiday decorating and tucked into your white pieces, they look wonderful. I love all things white, of course. Great party, chock full of holiday inspiration, Kim. :-) Sue